Patent Docket Clerk

SourcePro Search, LLC; Roseland (NJ); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Patent Docket Clerk to join a leading law firm’s Patent Prosecution Group in Roseland, NJ. This hybrid role focuses on docketing accuracy and timely updates to docket records.

You will assist the Patent Docket Administrator, review USPTO communications, manage docketing, and support attorneys in a fast-paced IP environment. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in patent docketing and a bachelor’s degree, with Outlook and Excel proficiency.

Formación

• 4–6 years of patent docketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system.
• Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff.
• Perform global docket reviews, distribute docket and client portfolio reports, and manage export of data to annuity providers.
• Ensure statutory deadlines are tracked and met, supporting attorneys and staff throughout the patent prosecution process.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.

Conocimientos

Patent docketing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification (ABA-approved)

Herramientas

Outlook

Excel

Descripción del empleo

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Patent Docket Clerk to join their Patent Prosecution Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to manage critical deadlines and support attorneys in a fast-paced IP environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Patent Docket Administrator in maintaining the patent docketing system.

• Review and process official communications from the USPTO and foreign agents, updating prosecution records and notifying responsible staff.

• Perform global docket reviews, distribute docket and client portfolio reports, and manage export of data to annuity providers.

• Ensure statutory deadlines are tracked and met, supporting attorneys and staff throughout the patent prosecution process.

• Complete other duties as assigned to support the Patent Prosecution Group.

What You’ll Bring:

• 4–6 years of patent docketing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree (or ABA-approved Paralegal certification is a plus).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.

Location: Roseland, NJ (Hybrid)